

HARNESSING AI – OPEN THREAD | JULY 26, 2025
Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images SATURDAY EDITION OF YOUR DAILY MERENGUE! The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco,…

FIFA Reiterates Commitment to Player Welfare Amid Escalating Tensions with FIFPRO
Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images FIFA has issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to player welfare, while taking aim at FIFPRO—the global representative organization for professional footballers—for what it describes as an increasingly divisive and self-serving approach to dialogue. FIFA issued a statement earlier this month, released on Saturday, July 12, outlining a comprehensive list…

Jesus Vallejo: “Dani Carvajal is a natural leader and an ideal captain”
Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images He spoke to AS. Former Real Madrid player Jesus Vallejo spoke to AS in a recent interview. He highlighted the significance of Dani Carvajal in his Real Madrid career, and only spoke good things about the current captain’s leadership. He said: “Carvajal. From the moment I arrived until the…

Managing Madrid Podcast: Should Real Madrid Keep Rodrygo? Is Stiller Needed? MAILBAG!
Photo by Antonio Villalba/Real Madrid via Getty Images Kiyan and Lucas also address Ceballos, Tchouameni’s back-up, Vinicius’s Saudi offer, and more, including a ranking of Real Madrid’s number 10s On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: What is actually happenning with the Vinicius Jr Saudi offer? Does…

Real Madrid Among Elite Clubs Embracing AI for Injury Prevention
Photo by Hector Vivas – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images Real Madrid are stepping up their efforts to keep players healthy and fit by adopting cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence technology to prevent injuries—a growing trend among top football clubs worldwide. After enduring several injury-plagued seasons, the club’s leadership has made injury prevention a clear priority. With a…

The LB – OPEN THREAD | JULY 25, 2025
Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images FRIDAY EDITION OF YOUR DAILY MERENGUE! The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, Ezek Ix and yours…
Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso decide to keep Ceballos -report
Photo by Howard Smith/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images According to Cadena SER. Real Madrid have decided to retain Dani Ceballos this summer after coach Xabi Alonso informed the club that the squad would lack sufficient depth in midfield if the Spanish player were to leave, according to a report from Cadena SER. Ceballos had…

City Council Approves Real Madrid’s €19.6M Plan to Transform Bernabéu Surroundings
Real Madrid’s ambitious overhaul of the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium continues — and this time, it extends beyond the stadium walls. The Madrid City Council has officially approved the club’s €19.6 million proposal to renovate and beautify the areas surrounding the iconic venue, a major move aimed at modernizing the urban landscape and addressing years of…

Fran Garcia to stay at Real Madrid next season – report
Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images According to AS. Real Madrid defender Fran Garcia is set to stay at Real Madrid next season, according to a recent report from AS. Garcia was among those who could have been looking for moves under Carlo Ancelotti, where playing time was limited and there was interest from other clubs….

Managing Madrid Podcast: How Does Franco Mastantuono Fit At Real Madrid?
Kiyan Sobhani does a deep dive on Franco Mastantuono’s tactical fit, with the help of Santiago Bauza from Hand of Pod AUDIO: VIDEO: nordvpn.com/madrid for the best VPN discount! On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani is joined by Santiago Bauza of Hand of Pod in a two-parter, covering all things Franco…